AT A MEETING of the SEARCH & GOVERNANCE COMMITTEE held in the College on MONDAY 14 JUNE 2010 at 5.30 pm. Present P Ball A Isherwood J G Moorley E Lugg and A Townsend. An apology for absence was received from P Fisk. Also in Attendance L Oliver (Clerk) 1
Appointment of Chair Resolved That J G Moorley be appointed Chair of the Committee for the ensuing year. J G MOORLEY in the Chair
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Appointment of Vice-Chair Resolved That A Townsend be appointed Vice-Chair of the Committee for the ensuing year.
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Declarations of Interest P Ball and P Fisk each declared an interest in their proposed re-election as Governors.
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Review of Membership The Committee considered a report on the following membership issues – Filling of vacancy for an ordinary Governor Filling of vacancy for a student governor Governor attendance figures for 2009/10 Renewal of memberships for P Ball and P Fisk Allocation of Committee membership to Simon Owens
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With regard to the filling of the vacancy for an ordinary Governor the Chair reported that he had as yet not followed through with the approaches previously agreed. He had however been given the name of Ian Thompson, Corporate Director for Economic Regeneration at Durham County Council as the person to speak to about approaching Andrew Palmer (a Policy Officer in his department) regarding the possibility of him becoming a Governor. The Committee agreed with this approach as it was considered that strong ties with the County Council were necessary especially given the current funding arrangements. It was also agreed that the Chair would speak to the Principal before an official approach was made to Mr Palmer. Enquiries had been made about recruiting Councillor N Foster, but as a portfolio holder he did not have the time to commit. As regards the renewal of the memberships of Messrs Ball and Fisk, P Ball informed the Committee that his work commitments would probably preclude him from standing for a further 4 year term of office and that he intended to stand down with immediate effect as Chair of the Audit Committee and Vice-Chair of the Personnel Committee. The Committee then gave due consideration to the re-appointment of Messrs Ball and Fisk. Resolved 1. 2. 3. 4.
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That the report be noted. That the College approach to filling the vacancy for a student governor be endorsed. That Governor attendance figures for 2009/10 be noted. That having given due consideration to the experience, attendance record and contributions made to the business of the Corporate Board and its committees by P Fisk and P Ball the Board be recommended to re-appoint P Fisk for a further term of 4 years and P Ball a term of one year. That the Committee give further consideration as to how to plan to fill future vacancies on the Board.
Safeguarding Issues The Committee considered a report on the following Safeguarding issues – Level 1 Safeguarding Training Outstanding Training Level 2 Training
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The Committee discussed making an approach to the AoC regarding the need for Governors to undertake what appeared to be mandatory safeguarding training. The Principal also agreed to contact other Colleges to see how they were dealing with this issue. With regard to level 2 training the Committee noted that A Armstrong had agreed to undergo this training on behalf of the Corporate Board. Resolved
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That the suggested approach to the AoC regarding the necessity for Governors to undergo Safeguarding training be endorsed.
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That the offer from A Armstrong to undergo the Level 2 Training be accepted.
Date of Next Meeting The Committee noted that its next will be held on 1 November 2010.
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